Puppy Partea
Wasserhund Brewing Company

I don't see a date on the bottle or the label.

Appearance: The beer pours a deep purple hue with a white head that leans towards purple. No real head retention but it maintains a ring of foam and some lacing.

Aroma: The beer has an interesting combination of fruity and spicy aromas. There is a bit of mint, rose, cherry, and cedar wood.

Taste: The beer opens with a bit of a spicy flavor that tastes like sorrel. There is a bit of juniper and some spruce character at the end. A light bit of cherry finishes off the beer.

Mouthfeel: The body is light and there is a touch of astringency that builds from the middle of the mouth to the end.

Overall: The beer feels more like an Herb and Spice beer than a New England IPA. The label clearly states "NEW ENGLAND IPA" and I would strongly recommend against trying the beer if you are looking for a New England IPA because this is completely different. If you enjoy spicy and herbal beers then I would strongly recommend for trying this beer. The label states that this has "The soft mouth feel, the aroma, and juicy flavor of a New England IPA, but with more tea than anyone else out there. From the hops to the tea, this beer will be a stone fruit juice bomb." It does have a lot of stone fruit and it is clear that the brewer is completely aware of what they are doing. The label finishes with "The tea from Quinton's is their Iced Peach Tea, which has a dash of hibiscus to give the beer a slightly pink hue." Again the flavors and color are both clearly represented in this beer. It seems like the tea has really given life to this beer so that might be worth checking out as well.

In a nut-shell the beer doesn't seem to represent the New England IPA style at all, but on its own as an Herb and Spice Beer it is fantastic.

 

Poured a seethru copper-red body with minimal head and lace. The aroma is floral, malty almost red wine and a tad perfume-like. Not strong beer but the floral, perfume aspects of the beer are strong like tart cherry juice and it has a sour finish.